- Defective axle components: Shaking due to a defective axle is most common in front-wheel drive vehicles. Faulty or damaged outer CV (constant velocity) joints typically produce a clicking noise when turning a vehicle at slow speeds as well.
- Tire and wheel assembly issues: While these are most likely to cause vibrations, problems like imbalanced tires or out-of-round wheels can cause shaking sensations at a range of speeds.
- Bent wheels: Like problems with tires, bent wheels are typically noticeable at various speeds.
- Failed wheel bearing: Shaking from bad wheel bearings can become quite violent while driving at higher speeds.
- Driveline alignment problems: Improper alignment can cause a shaking sensation throughout the entire car, especially at highway speeds.
- Loose driveline bolts or nuts: When driving at any speed, loose bolts and nuts can cause a very pronounced shaking sensation.
- Damaged motor mount: While most noticeable when accelerating from a stop or idling, a bad motor mount can create vehicle shaking due to an unbalanced engine.
- Damaged transmission mount: These mounts secure the transmission to the car's frame and can lead to shaking sensations throughout the vehicle if damaged.
- Worn suspension parts: Worn suspension parts, such as control arms, ball joints, and tie rod ends, can cause an assortment of shaking and vibration symptoms.
- Warped rotors: Bad rotors commonly create a pulsating shake in the steering wheel when the vehicle's brakes are applied.
